Justin Hardman
CEO & Founder
Justin is founder and Director of 21st Century Learning which since 2012 has connected more than 20,000 K-12 educators with a wide variety of face to face and online professional learning opportunities. These include the 21st Century Learning Conference (21clconf.org) (focused on contemporary learning practices and technology in education), Global Leadership Summit (focused on innovation in education), PHASE (phase.community) (focused on Physical Education, Health & Wellness, Athletics and Experiential Learning, ISTE Certified Educator training workshops and more.
Justin has a passion to support schools in better integration of technology into school programs with a focus on strategy, leadership and planning for systemic change. He has a background in technology systems having developed a leading customized learning platform that was featured in conferences from Washington DC, Shanghai and Singapore and in international ed-tech publications. Beyond systems he has deep education technology experience both as a Director of Technology at Hong Kong International School but also in EdTech consultancy projects with many of the leading international schools in the Asia Pacific region.
Justin has a Bachelors in Economics from the University of Queensland, is a Google Certified Trainer and an Apple Distinguished Educator. He is a New Zealand and Australian citizen but has lived in Hong Kong longer than anywhere else.
Lii Jing
Marketing Manager
Lii Jing is a multi-industry marketer with integrated knowledge across the MICE, health & beauty, education (K-12) industry. Passionate in showcasing the best in every business, Lii Jing had vast marketing experiences across the international scene, including Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific and the MENA region.
Lii Jing found her calling in the education industry in recent years, and had since stayed on at various education-related avenues. As a true believer of teamwork and continuous growth, Lii Jing brings in unique market insights and tactical results-driven campaign skills to support the growth of the 21CL community and its members.
Butch Balsomo
Design Specialist
Butch is passionate about the web and tech space, showcasing a keen sense of design aesthetics that is evident in the communications collateral he produces for 21CL. A true perfectionist in design, Butch consistently strives for excellence in all his endeavors.
Holding a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the University of Iloilo - Phinma Education Network and having studied Graphic Design at Draft Academy School of Design in Cebu, Philippines, Butch is dedicated to lifelong learning. He actively explores and embraces new technologies as part of his commitment to staying at the forefront of the field.
Henry Dela Cruz
Executive Assistant
Henry brings a decade of experience in Operational Support, overseeing workforce management, calendar coordination, communications, inventory, documentation, client assistance, financial reporting, and project support. Following the pandemic, he transitioned into a Virtual Assistant role, where he excelled for 3 years in project planning, report preparation, task coordination, schedule management, and ensuring the timely completion of deliverables.
